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Are My Child’s Baby Teeth on Schedule?

January 25th, 2024

Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy smile. Is this normal? Probably! While baby teeth do typically erupt (come in) in the same order for all babies, and around the same time,…
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Dental Anxiety

January 23rd, 2024

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Southwest Iowa Dental Associates might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, please know that at our Shenandoah, Iowa office, there is nothing to be afraid of. We understand you may be anxious about receiving…
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The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits

January 17th, 2024

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for groceries, at the movies … whenever they can. We’ve identified the five most common reasons for emergency visits to our office, so if you ever…
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Is your child a mouth breather?

January 16th, 2024

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Kids who typically breathe through their mouth—most often children who suffer from allergies—experience problems getting enough oxygen into their blood, a condition that affects their…
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